Skil 1560 AA: DURING USE 5) SERVICE AFTER USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS GENERAL USE BEFORE USE

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

support the workpiece to a stable platform (holding

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

the work by your hand or against the body leaves it

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

unstable and may lead to loss of control)

users.

DURING USE

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

because the cutter may contact its own cord (cutting

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

tool “live”and shock the operator)

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;

maintained power tools.

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

• Keep your ngers away from the rotating knives

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

likely to bind and are easier to control.

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do

accordance with these instructions, taking into

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

account the working conditions and the work to be

• If any chip should get jammed in the chip outlet, you

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

should switch o the motor, ensure that all moving parts

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

have come to a complete standstill, disconnect the plug,

5) SERVICE

and remove the jammed chip

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

AFTER USE

person using only identical replacement parts. This

• Wait for the cutter block to stop before setting the

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

tool down (an exposed knife may engage the surface

leading to possible loss of control and serious injury)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

GENERAL

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,

16 years

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);

wear ear protection 4

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

USE

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

• Changing/reversing knives 6

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

This planer is equipped with non-grindable knives with

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

cutting edges on both sides; so if one side has become

bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust

blunt, the other side can be used

extraction device when connectable

! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic (such

- remove guiding devices, if mounted

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

- take wrench from storage A

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

- turn tool upside down

work with a dust extraction device when

- loosen 3 bolts B with wrench (do not remove bolts)

connectable

- push knife out of cutter block with piece of wood

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

- put knife back in cutter block in reversed position, or

materials you want to work with

use new knife

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

! groove in knife should match ledge in cutter

when original accessories are used

block

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

! both knife ends should protrude equally

replaced by a qualied person

! ensure that knife end X aligns with edge of foot

• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore

(set a ruler flat against housing as illustrated and

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

use it as a stopper)

BEFORE USE

- rmly tighten 3 bolts B with wrench

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

! change/reverse knives in time; only use sharp

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

knives

a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a

! always change/reverse both knives at the same

220V supply)

time

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

! do not attempt to adjust the knives with cutter

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

block screws C, which are pre-set at

you start working

manufacturing

• Before using the tool check that the knives do not brush

• Adjusting planing depth 7

anywhere

- turn knob D to select required depth

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

- use indicator line E as reference

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

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